An introduction to scientific glassblowing [videorecording] / Glass Training Ltd.

Title: 
An introduction to scientific glassblowing [videorecording] / Glass Training Ltd.

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Publisher: 
1993?
Description: 
1 videocassette (39 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.
Format of Material: 
Video
Bib ID: 
62790
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Location: 
Audio/Video Collection
Call Number: 
Introduction to Scientific Glassblowing
Holdings Note: 
VHS
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Notes: 
Title from cassette label.
Reviewed by Sally Parsch.
Part I: types of glass, applications & properties, melting & annealing points, safety procedures; how to set up a work bench; gasses; burners; cutting glass; grinding. Part 2: rotation, points, round and flat bottoms, bends, three different types of straight seals, blowing bulbs, coil winding, ring seal, lathe work. Since the film was produced in England, some of the equipment varies from that used in the U.S.
VHS (PAL).
VHS.